Creamy Rice Pudding

Recipe via CC Desserts

I love, love, love rice pudding - it is a real comfort food for me!!
Makes a nice creamy dessert using leftover or freshly cooked rice.

1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup raisins
1 TBSP butter

Optional:  raisins

Combine all 6 ingredients in top of double boiler.  Cook over simmering water stirring occasionally.
When thickened, pour into serving bowl.  Sprinkle with cinnamon
Serve hot today and leftover cold tomorrow. 
Serves 6

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